Let's Talk About Sex Baby...

At what age do you start to talk to your kids about sex? I recall my mother having very censored talks with me about sex when I was about 10... Of course I didn't fully understand the concept until I was more like 13ish. How young is too young? And how open are you/will you be about sex with your kids?

At what age do you start to talk to your kids about sex? I recall my mother having very censored talks with me about sex when I was about 10... Of course I didn't fully understand the concept until I was more like 13ish. How young is too young? And how open are you/will you be about sex with your kids?

Yeah same here. It has never been something I was afraid to talk to my mom about. She was the first person I told after I lost my virginity and we continue to talk openly to this day. I have always been able to talk to my mom about anything, I hope I can do as good of a job with that subject as she did.

Yeah same here. It has never been something I was afraid to talk to my mom about. She was the first person I told after I lost my virginity and we continue to talk openly to this day. I have always been able to talk to my mom about anything, I hope I can do as good of a job with that subject as she did.

I started sex discussions with my kids right around the middle of the 5th grade. They were going to be having "the slide show" at school and we could opt out if we wanted; I didn't. Sex has never been a taboo suject in our house. We want our kids to make good informed decisions if they make the decision to have sex. When my daughter was considering entering a sexual relationship she sat down with me and we talked about it. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Then we met with her pediatrician for birth control options. My 14 year old son carries a condom in his wallet and he isn't even close to wanting a sexual relationship.

I started sex discussions with my kids right around the middle of the 5th grade. They were going to be having "the slide show" at school and we could opt out if we wanted; I didn't. Sex has never been a taboo suject in our house. We want our kids to make good informed decisions if they make the decision to have sex. When my daughter was considering entering a sexual relationship she sat down with me and we talked about it. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Then we met with her pediatrician for birth control options. My 14 year old son carries a condom in his wallet and he isn't even close to wanting a sexual relationship.

It always tickles me to hear these people say that if you give kids birth control such as the pill and condoms, then you are giving your kids the go ahead to do it. This is ridiculous!Kids have sex, this is a fact. They are sexual beings with hormones and urges and though I like the idea of my kids not doing it, not providing birth control is not going to stop them.I say I would rather be safe then sorry. I would much rather know my daughter is having sex and she is protected then have her come home one day and tell me she is pregnant or has HIV.

It always tickles me to hear these people say that if you give kids birth control such as the pill and condoms, then you are giving your kids the go ahead to do it. This is ridiculous!Kids have sex, this is a fact. They are sexual beings with hormones and urges and though I like the idea of my kids not doing it, not providing birth control is not going to stop them.I say I would rather be safe then sorry. I would much rather know my daughter is having sex and she is protected then have her come home one day and tell me she is pregnant or has HIV.

Yeah I kind of chuckle at the argument that giving kids access to birth control increases teenage sex. Fact is my daughter was going to have sex. I am glad she was comfortable enough with me to say I want BC. She also carried condoms in her purse. She knew I was a teen mom with her and although I would not change that for the world I did not want the same for her. So far so good, she turned 18 last week and while we have had issues with her she has never even had a pregnancy scare. She knows she doesn't want kids right now; she has plans and wants to see them through. And I am just too dam* young to be a grandmother lol.

Yeah I kind of chuckle at the argument that giving kids access to birth control increases teenage sex. Fact is my daughter was going to have sex. I am glad she was comfortable enough with me to say I want BC. She also carried condoms in her purse. She knew I was a teen mom with her and although I would not change that for the world I did not want the same for her. So far so good, she turned 18 last week and while we have had issues with her she has never even had a pregnancy scare. She knows she doesn't want kids right now; she has plans and wants to see them through. And I am just too dam* young to be a grandmother lol.

My parents never talked to me about sex. Ever. I also was never alone with a boy, let alone allowed to date until I was 18 and they coulnt stop me. I plan on talking to my boys openly about it. I had them fairly young (22 and 24) and do not want to be a grandma before 40!

My parents never talked to me about sex. Ever. I also was never alone with a boy, let alone allowed to date until I was 18 and they coulnt stop me. I plan on talking to my boys openly about it. I had them fairly young (22 and 24) and do not want to be a grandma before 40!

Honestly, I've been winging it. I don't really know the magic age. So far, I've been answering questions as they are brought up. I'll also shamefully admit that watching Glee and Pretty Little Liars, with my daughter has initiated waaay more discussions than I would ever have brought up, at this point. I do not know if that is good or bad.

Honestly, I've been winging it. I don't really know the magic age. So far, I've been answering questions as they are brought up. I'll also shamefully admit that watching Glee and Pretty Little Liars, with my daughter has initiated waaay more discussions than I would ever have brought up, at this point. I do not know if that is good or bad.

I think sex is something that is talked about throughout life. My 2 year old knows the difference between his and his sisters body parts and the proper names for them. Not exactly "sex" sure but in order to start talking about sex I think the basics need to be discussed. My son is always asking us questions and we are honest with him. As our kids get older and ask more questions we will talk to them about it. I don't want them unaware when the school starts teaching them about it.

I think sex is something that is talked about throughout life. My 2 year old knows the difference between his and his sisters body parts and the proper names for them. Not exactly "sex" sure but in order to start talking about sex I think the basics need to be discussed. My son is always asking us questions and we are honest with him. As our kids get older and ask more questions we will talk to them about it. I don't want them unaware when the school starts teaching them about it.

As soon as he started asking questions. There is too much about sexuality to be covered in a few conversations. I think it's an ongoing type of topic.

I keep my answers and explanations simple, and only embellish if he seems ready. He'll often say, "This is starting to make me feel uncomfortable", and I'll let off. I treat sexuality like another system of a living body: the nervous system, the circulatory system, the reproductive system, so forth, but with more emotional / mental characteristics.

I'm hoping that I'm helping to create a normal and healthy attitude towards sex. So far, so good. He does still come to me with questions, and if he's too nervous to ask me (I am his Mom afterall, I am sure there will be things I will not be the best person to answer), he's told me he feels comfortable with asking DH. Which is very good.

As soon as he started asking questions. There is too much about sexuality to be covered in a few conversations. I think it's an ongoing type of topic.

I keep my answers and explanations simple, and only embellish if he seems ready. He'll often say, "This is starting to make me feel uncomfortable", and I'll let off. I treat sexuality like another system of a living body: the nervous system, the circulatory system, the reproductive system, so forth, but with more emotional / mental characteristics.

I'm hoping that I'm helping to create a normal and healthy attitude towards sex. So far, so good. He does still come to me with questions, and if he's too nervous to ask me (I am his Mom afterall, I am sure there will be things I will not be the best person to answer), he's told me he feels comfortable with asking DH. Which is very good.

My one and only sex talk with my mom was inspired by the sitcom Roseanne. The teen daughter was asking to get on BC pills and at the commercial break my mom asked if I knew about sex. I said yes and that was the extent of my at home sex education!

My one and only sex talk with my mom was inspired by the sitcom Roseanne. The teen daughter was asking to get on BC pills and at the commercial break my mom asked if I knew about sex. I said yes and that was the extent of my at home sex education!

I'll talk to my kids whenever they ask. Definitely before they're 10. My mother told me about it when I was 7 years old because another cat was having sex with my cat and she didn't want me to freak out when my cat started crying.

I'll talk to my kids whenever they ask. Definitely before they're 10. My mother told me about it when I was 7 years old because another cat was having sex with my cat and she didn't want me to freak out when my cat started crying.

I think 10-11 is a good age to start the dialogue about sex and safe sex. I want to be open with my kids about it because it was always so hush-hush in my house. I never went to my mom with questions, I went to other 13 year old girls and well they don't give the best advice, lol.I'm not sure I will ever feel entirely comfortable talking to my "babies" about sex but I think you just have to get over it and let your kids know you are there and willing to talk and answer any questions, for their own best interests.

I think 10-11 is a good age to start the dialogue about sex and safe sex. I want to be open with my kids about it because it was always so hush-hush in my house. I never went to my mom with questions, I went to other 13 year old girls and well they don't give the best advice, lol.I'm not sure I will ever feel entirely comfortable talking to my "babies" about sex but I think you just have to get over it and let your kids know you are there and willing to talk and answer any questions, for their own best interests.

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